Volvo XC90 Vs Mercedes-Benz GLS comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 80.9 Lakh

₹ 1 Crore

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Volvo XC90 Vs Mercedes-Benz GLS Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the XC90 Vs GLS on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2021. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

XC90 Vs GLS – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol Mercedes-Benz GLS in New Delhi starts at ₹ 1 Crore. The base Diesel version of the Mercedes-Benz GLS costs ₹ 1 Crore. On the other hand, Volvo XC90 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 80.9 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 87.9 Lakh for range topping Diesel model. The base Hybrid model of the Volvo XC90 costs ₹ 1.31 Crore, whereas the Hybrid top-end of Volvo XC90 comes with a price tag of ₹ 1.42 Crore.

Summary	Volvo XC90	Mercedes-Benz GLS
Price	₹ 80.9 Lakh	₹ 1 Crore
Manufacturer	Volvo	Mercedes-Benz
Body Type	SUV	SUV
Mileage	16.60 Km/l	11.00 Km/l
Power	232 bhp	326 bhp
Engine	1969 CC	2925 CC
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

XC90 Vs GLS – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Mercedes-Benz GLS base Petrol engine returns 11 Km/l, whereas the base diesel returns 11 Km/l. The Volvo XC90 base Diesel returns 17 Km/l, whereas its base Hybrid counterpart gives 17 Km/l of fuel efficiency.

XC90 Vs GLS – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Mercedes-Benz GLS gets 362 bhp Petrol engine and 326 bhp Diesel engine, whereas the Volvo XC90 comes in 232 bhp Diesel engine and 2 Hybrid 398, 408 bhp engines.

Engine

Engine Type	Four-cylinder Twin Turbo-charged Diesel Engine With PowerPulse	2.9-litre In-line Six-cylinder Engine
Displacement (CC)	1969 CC	2925 CC
No Of Cylinder	4	6
Power	232 bhp@4000 rpm	326 bhp@3600-4200 rpm
Torque	480 Nm@1750-2250 rpm	700 Nm@1200-3200 rpm
Drive Train	AWD	AWD
Emission Standard	N/A	BS VI

Dimensions

Length	4950 mm	5207 mm
Width	2140 mm	2157 mm
Height	1776 mm	1823 mm
Wheelbase	2984 mm	3075 mm
Ground Clearance	238 mm	N/A
Boot Space	300 L	N/A
Kerb Weight	2130 Kg	2505 Kg
Gross Weight	2630 Kg	3250 Kg
Front Track	1668 mm	1705 mm
Rear Track	1671 mm	1692 mm
Minimum Turning Radius	5.80 m	N/A
No. Of Doors	5	5
Seating Capacity	7	7

Transmission

No. of gears	Automatic	Automatic
Clutch Type	N/A	N/A

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless
Front Tyre Size	235/55 R19	275/50 R20
Rear Tyre Size	235/55 R19	275/50 R20

Braking System

Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc

Suspension

Front Suspension	Air Suspension	AIRMATIC WITH ADS PLUS
Rear Suspension	Air Suspension	AIRMATIC WITH ADS PLUS

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City	N/A	N/A
Mileage Highway	N/A	N/A
Mileage	16.60 Km/l	11.00 Km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	71.0	100.0

Steering

Power Steering
Steering Type	Electric Power Steering	Electric Power Steering
Adjustable Power Steering

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph	7.8 seconds	7.8 seconds
Max Speed	230	222

Safety & Security

Airbags
Passenger Airbags
Side Airbags
ABS
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Brake Assist
Hill Assist
Electronic Stability Program
Tractional Control
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Child Safety Lock
Power Door Lock
Automatic Headlamps
Cornering Lights
Turn Indicators On ORVM
Rear Wiper
Rain Sensing Wipers
Headlight Washers
Headlamp Beam Adjuster
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System		-
Active Braking Assist	-
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus	-
Blind Spot Assist	-
Parking Package with 360 degree camera	-

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	4-Zone Electronic Climate Control	3-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Heater
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio
Paddle Shift
Cruise Control
Power Outlets 12V
Rear Parking Sensor
Rear Parking Camera
Electrically Adjustable Rear View Mirror
Push Start Stop Button
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Lumbar Support
Front Armrest
Rear Armrest
Upholstery	Leather	ARTICO Leather
Front Cup Holders
Keyless Entry
Climate Control
MBUX rear tablet	-
Mercedes-Benz emergency call system	-
Navigation Connectivity package	-
Pre-installation for entertainment and comfort features	-
Vehicle Monitoring	-
Widescreen cockpit	-
Windows/sunroof open close from App	-

Lights

Light Type	LED	LED
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Fog Lamps

Instrumentation & Communication

Distance To Empty
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator
Seat Belt Warning
Low Fuel Warning
Door Ajar Warning
GPS Navigation

Entertainment

Music System
CD/DVD Player
Speakers
Internal Memory
Radio
USB Support
Bluetooth Support

Reviews

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